Vijay Karambalkar

About Vijay Karambalkar

Dynamic and results-driven engineer. Engineering, and technology initiatives. Proven…

Experience

1. Hydraulics Lead

   CNH

   May 2021 — Present · IN

   Startup Strategy and Execution: Played a pivotal role in the establishment of CNHi’s India Technology Centre (ITC) in March 2021, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment. Collaborated with Global and India Leadership teams to formulate and execute strategic initiatives Successfully built a high-performance engineering team specializing in hydraulic system design for off-road vehiclesLeadership and Management: Directing hydraulic design and development for products manufactured across 3 locations in India, while managing teams delivering solutions for global manufacturing operations. Define and execute short-term,mid-term, long-term project strategies to meet business objectives effectively. Demonstrated strong business acumen by identifying growth opportunities,mitigating potential risks, & making data-driven decisions for organizational success. Cultivate a collaborative & inclusive environment, ensuring team alignment and motivating them to achieve collective goals. Coach,mentor, guide teams with emphasis on fostering innovation, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. Manage budgets, forecasting, and ensured operational efficiency within financial constraints. Proactively addressing and mitigating risks through strategic and tactical planning, ensuring smooth project execution. Implemented continuous process improvement strategies, identifying and resolving challenges while transforming them into opportunities for growth. Expert Technical Guidance Lead technical initiatives in new product development, efficiency improvements, and sustaining engineering with a focus on cost reduction and operational excellence. Implement sustainable cost control measures, reliability enhancements, and warranty reduction strategies to support product quality and business performance. Leading R&D initiatives and sustaining engineering practices to foster continuous product innovation and improvements.

Education

• GIT College

  BE

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Architecture and Systems Engineering

  2018 — 2019

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Gd&T
• Pumps
• Hydraulics
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Design
• Kaizen
• Fmea
• Manufacturing
• Ansys
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Pro Engineer
• Ptc Creo
• Cad
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Solidworks
• Finite Element Analysis
• Dfmea
• Ppap
• Product Development
• Hydraulic Systems
• Engineering